MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) vs MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
Only the differences are shown. 27 specs stay the same.
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MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) came out in March 2026. MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) came out in March 2026. Both run macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence.
Note on MacBook Air (15-inch, M5): Battery: 18 h video / 15 h web. Display resolution not yet confirmed on Apple's spec page.
Note on MacBook Air (13-inch, M5): Battery: 18 h video streaming / 15 h wireless web. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. N1 wireless chip.
Chip & memory
10 → 8
The only change here
Screen
15.3 in → 13.6 in
Battery
Same rating
18 h → 18 h video streaming
Price check
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) launched at $1,099
Not currently sold refurbished by Apple.
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Price1 change
Price check
MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) — launched at $1,099
- Used on eBay
- Refurbished on Back Market
- Apple does not currently sell this model refurbished
What your MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) sells for
- Apple Trade In estimate
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Launch price (US)
$1,299›$1,099−$200
What does this mean?
The price Apple charged in the US on launch day for the lowest configuration, before tax.
This is not what the Mac costs today. More memory, storage or a faster chip cost extra. Older models drop in price over time, so check the used and refurbished links for current prices.
Chip & memory1 loss
Chip options: MacBook Air (15-inch, M5)
- M5 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
Chip options: MacBook Air (13-inch, M5)
- M5 10-core CPU / 8-core GPU
- M5 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU
GPU cores
10›8
What does this mean?
The GPU handles graphics: what you see on screen, games, and video and photo effects. Apple lists GPU cores for its own chips.
More GPU cores make games, 3D work and video editing smoother. "Not published by Apple" means the Mac uses Intel or AMD graphics, which Apple does not describe in cores.
Screen1 change · 1 unconfirmed
Screen size
15.3 in›13.6 in
What does this mean?
Screen size measured corner to corner, in inches. One inch is 2.54 cm.
A bigger screen fits two windows side by side more comfortably, but the laptop is larger and heavier. A 13-inch MacBook fits most bags; 16-inch models need a bigger one.
Resolution
Not confirmed›2560x1664
What does this mean?
How many dots (pixels) make up the screen, across by down.
More pixels on the same size of screen make text and photos look sharper. macOS scales everything so text stays a comfortable size.
Battery1 loss
Battery capacity
66.5 Wh›53.8 Wh
What does this mean?
Battery size in watt-hours (Wh): how much energy the battery holds.
A bigger battery helps, but how long it lasts depends even more on the chip. Apple silicon MacBooks last much longer than Intel ones with a similar battery.
Design1 loss · 2 changes
Weight
1.51 kg›1.23 kg
What does this mean?
Weight in kilograms. 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds.
A difference of 0.3 kg or more is noticeable when you carry the MacBook every day. The charger adds extra weight to your bag.
Thickness
1.15 cm›1.13 cm
What does this mean?
How thick the MacBook is when closed, in centimeters. 1 cm is about 0.4 inch. For tapered designs this is the thickest point.
Thinner MacBooks slide into bags and sleeves more easily. A few millimeters are hard to notice in daily use.
Speakers
Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers›Four-speaker sound system
What does this mean?
How Apple describes the MacBook's speakers on its spec page. Apple's wording varies between models. We show it exactly as Apple lists it.
Four- and six-speaker systems, especially those with force-cancelling woofers, give fuller sound with more bass for films and music without headphones.